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The latest gardener to join our network of PlantGrow Champions is Alessandro from @_spicymoustache_!

Alessandro moved to the UK from North Italy around 7 years ago and manages a large tattoo studio in London. He’s been gardening since he was a child – but people find that hard to believe when they look at him!

“I got inspired to start gardening thanks to my Grandpa who thought me everything he knew about our living soil and the different ways of gardening without using chemicals but instead cooperating with nature. Moving to London with my girlfriend gave me an extra push to create an area where soil and living creatures could coexist, giving you a real sense of nature to disconnect from our daily routine.”

Alessandro started growing his own food as he’s always felt passion for nature. He doesn’t want to support mass food production processes, like using chemical fertilisers and pesticides, which damage natural biodiversity and damage the environment. Amazingly, he grows enough fruit and vegetables for he and his fiancée for a whole season in a space of just 8×5 metres!

Alessandro’s success is down to using the practice of vertical gardening. He grows all kinds of fruits and vegetables in raised beds and pots, like strawberries, raspberries, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and much more. He also grows edible flowers and many varieties of herbs.

Alessandro’s natural gardening processes

Alessandro uses many different practices to allow him to maintain a healthy soil and build a good web of microorganisms and bacteria for his plants. He practices no dig gardening in order to not disturb the activities in the soil and promote the decomposition of roots from previous crops; these will then turn into food for the next plants.

“I also collect my own microbes in a few different green areas around London to improve the amount of bacteria in my soil by using JADAM natural farming. It’s a Korean way of gardening that encourages the use of natural inputs with what you have available in your area. Nothing goes to waste in my garden as if it’s not going to compost it will turn into FPJ (fermented plant juice) or in another input to use for my garden.”

Alessandro gets most of his seeds by seed swapping, or buys from reputable organic seed companies online. He loves chilli varieties, hence his Instagram handle @_spicymoustache_, and has a collection of around 600 varieties of chilli seeds! You can see his seeds on Instagram or in Facebook groups.

Gardening in London certainly has its ups and downs. Alessandro has moved house 5 times in 7 years, and every time has planned his garden from scratch, dismantling and rebuilding his greenhouse and lifting tonnes of soil. In his latest home, he had a whole year without running water connected to the garden, so had to carry 2 10 litre watering cans up and down the stairs about 10 times a day! But Alessandro was adamant that he wanted a garden – no matter what.

“I keep recommending to everyone about getting a garden as growing your own stuff is incredibly satisfying. I created a YouTube channel as my main goal is to help people create as many green spaces as possible because soil can absorb carbon from the air, reducing carbon emissions.

I also created a front yard community garden where all my neighbours can access and collect free organic vegetable and herbs for their daily use.”

Why we’re championing Alessandro

Urban gardens and green areas help reduce carbon emission levels in cities, which in turn makes the air cleaner and healthier for its residents. Alessandro is a big believer in gardening boosting your mental health and happiness, and we agree! Alessandro’s goal is to have his own urban gardening classes, teaching people how to grow their own food and demonstrating the importance of preserving and helping the environment for future generations. We wholeheartedly support Alessandro’s mission to show people why organic gardening must be the future.

If you’d like to see more of how Alessandro runs his urban garden and learn more on how to start organic gardening, you can check out his Instagram by clicking HERE

What is organic gardening?

Organic gardening is using nature’s products to feed and protect your garden. It’s all about learning ways to use nature, as intended, to get results you may not think are even possible.

How does it help the environment?

Using all-natural products helps reduce the number of chemicals released into the atmosphere. When you use a chemical pesticide, it can harm more than just bugs. When it rains, chemicals are washed off the soil and drip into a nearby drain. They then make their way into local rivers and creeks, polluting the water. Organic gardening can also reduce the amount of waste you produce. Create compost by recycling your food waste. It’s also beneficial to source natural products that are sustainably produced. We use anaerobic digestion to make all our products. It breaks down natural ingredients – crops grown on our own farms – and we feed the excess energy back into the electricity grid to make green electricity.

How can organic gardening improve the health of my soil?

Only recently, have we recognised the damage that decades of using chemicals has done to our soil – it’s destroyed its natural structure and depleted vital nutrients. Fortunately, the damage can be reversed by replenishing the soil’s essential microbiome – a complex network of micro-organisms including bacteria and fungi that your soil needs. You can use the no-dig method to add a layer of green manure, decomposed plant matter, or our soil conditioning fertiliser to the top of your soil. Worms and other beneficial creatures will break down the matter, releasing the natural goodness, enriching your soil, and replenishing its lost nutrients. Maintaining your soil’s health is essential for better plant growth and helping your garden to look it’s best for longer.

What can I change about my gardening routine to be more eco-friendly?

Start by using an organic plant-based liquid feed to replace any chemical fertilisers or feeds. Build a compost heap. Collect leaf mould and food waste in a bin or medium-sized container. Over time this will decompose, leaving you with an organic compost that you can use to feed your soil. Pull your weeds out by hand, instead of using pesticides or other harsh chemicals. Use plants as a natural pest control, instead of a spray. Plants like marigolds and garlic can deter practically any pest. Plant them liberally around the garden. Or encourage more predator or pollinator insects to visit your garden and keep other pests in control. Herbs like dill, chamomile and rosemary are great for attracting an array of predator insects such as beetles, dragonflies and praying mantis. You can also use our natural, non-toxic slug and snail barrier.

Should I use organic gardening if I want to create a wildlife garden?

Definitely. Work with nature to encourage more visitors to your garden. Avoid using any harsh or toxic chemicals – these are dangerous for wildlife and will discourage bees, birds, and butterflies. Using natural, organic products can reduce your worry, help maintain a healthy eco-system and is much safer for wildlife, pets, and children. 

Do you have any advice for beginning organic gardeners?

Whenever you buy products, always check the label. Read ingredients carefully to fully understand what chemicals you’re using on your plants. Try growing some of your own fruit and vegetables – this helps lower the emissions created when transporting food. Tomatoes and strawberries are an excellent choice for beginners. They’re hardy and can be grown in plant beds, pots or hanging baskets. If everyone makes even just a few of these changes, we can we help transform the future of gardening and farming and do our part to help the environment and make the planet a better place for future generations.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @plantgrowuk for more organic gardening tips. Call 01953 525001 or email info@plantgrow.co.uk to chat with a member of the team. We’re always more than happy to answer any questions you may have

❓ We get asked a lot of questions here at S2 Computers ❓   To make life easier for you, we have put together some PDF guides and videos in our new online Knowledge Centre to cover the most common topics and to offer our expert opinion.   All of our videos come with captions so you don’t need to watch them with the sound on, and our guides are easy to read with no complicated tech jargon!   In the Knowledge Centre you can also request a FREE copy of two books written by our Director Andy Atthowe.  The books Email Hijack and Caught in the crosshairs (explains GDPR like you’ve never heard before,  how you are under attack from pirates and the Government) cover two key IT security topics for any business.   The Email Hijack book is an essential read for every business owner and manager.  It explains complicated cyber security concepts in a way that anyone can understand.   Imagine coming back from holiday. And discovering £12,000 had been stolen from your business bank account…No matter what your turnover is, that scenario would be a total nightmare, wouldn’t it? But perhaps you’re confident that it could never happen to your business.    Well let me gently challenge that. Because I’ve seen this kind of theft happen to plenty of businesses round here.    It’s not a company insider who steals the cash. Nor someone at the bank. And it doesn’t require anyone to steal your bank login credentials.    No, this kind of theft can be set up very easily by a hacker – and all they need is to gain access to one person’s email account.    In fact, email is the number one security threat to your business. It’s where most cyber breaches start. It also reveals that these days, every business can be hacked. Because hackers don’t go after specific targets anymore. They use automated software to target ALL businesses, ALL the time.    The book also shows you how best to defend yourself and your team. There are a huge number of protective measures you could use.     But the real trick is finding the right blend that suits your business. One that protects you well, without interrupting how your staff do things (creating frustration among your staff).   If there’s another topic you’d like to see us cover in our Knowledge Centre, drop us a line at: sales@s2-computers.co.uk

We are pleased to have been awarded the contract to construct two new SRB units for Norfolk County Council. One unit is at Caister Infant School and the other at Mundesley Infant and Junior School.

These projects were tendered through Norfolk County Council’s Major Construction Works Framework, which we were pleased to join at the commencement of the current iteration.

Works started at both sites on Monday 8th March, and we look forward to working with NPS, Norfolk County Council and both Schools to deliver the new buildings for the commencement of the Autumn term.

The Norfolk Feather Company are recruiting for a Customer Services Manager. Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ management experience within a Customer Service team leadership position, ideally within a production or sales environment? Do you have a Customer Service, Business Administration or Service Management qualification? Do you want to work in South Norfolk within a rapidly growing manufacturing firm? If you tick these boxes and are looking for a new challenge, you could be the person we are looking for! Please find attached a full job description. Salary circa £30,000 per annum + bonus + benefits. If you require further details or wish to apply, please email #servicemanagement

HMRC has recently published revisions to its Employment Status Manual, which includes guidance to off-payroll working legislation. The revisions are made in anticipation of the significant reforms coming into force on 6 April 2021. Reforms which will see medium to large companies in the private sector becoming responsible for determining tax status and, where appropriate, accounting for income tax and national insurance contributions of their off-payroll workers.

Notable amongst the revisions is HMRC’s confirmation that a company will not fall within scope of the amended IR35 regime, where the off-payroll worker has no interest in that company. This clarifies the uncertainty surrounding whether workers, supplied to an end client via an independent employment or other corporate agency, would be covered (see guidance here).

HMRC have also confirmed that status determination statements – which medium to large businesses will need to provide to off-payroll workers from 6 April 2021 onwards – can be provided through an online portal (see here). While the process of producing status determination statements can be subcontracted, the new guidance confirms that the end client will still remain responsible for that determination in any event (see here).

Jonathan Mumby comments:

“As companies get to grips with amended IR35 legislation, the further clarity provided by the revised guidance is helpful. Companies are encouraged to consider the guidance in full and, where dealing with off-payroll workers, to obtain specialist advice as soon as possible.”

Please contact a member of the team here to discuss this issue further.       

The information on this site about legal matters is provided as a general guide only. Although we try to ensure that all of the information on this site is accurate and up to date, this cannot be guaranteed. The information on this site should not be relied upon or construed as constituting legal advice and Howes Percival LLP disclaims liability in relation to its use. You should seek appropriate legal advice before taking or refraining from taking any action.

Starting a new business is often easier said than done. You may think you have the market all figured out and then end up finding out how ill-prepared you are too late to stop yourself from making significant losses. Therefore, you must do your homework to ensure that there is a market waiting for your business. Here are seven ways to ensure that by the time you are ready to start selling your product or idea, there is an eager market waiting for you. Find the best new online casinos at CasinoBernie.

1. Research The Market. Understanding the market for your product is one of the most important steps of marketing. Important issues to take note of when researching your target market include

• Being aware of the kind of competition you have. It is more advisable to enter more saturated markets instead of one with a monopoly or duopoly of producers if what you’re bringing to the market isn’t groundbreaking or very unique.

• Learning the mechanics of demand and supply for your product. Know if the market is seasonal or open all year to determine the production level you should aspire to reach. Do this to avoid supply surpluses.

• Learning the costs and revenue of running your kind of business. Know which equipment and personnel are vital to your operation. Map out how much distance you will need to cover to get your product to the market.

2. Study Other Successful Businesses. There is no type of business unique to other businesses. Find business similar and study their business models, how they advertise, their networks, and their customer service, so you know what and what not to do. If possible, do this directly interning under someone who will allow you to learn from them.

3. Advertise. Create as much awareness for your business. Put your business name, phone number, and website address on anything that you can, buses, Newspaper ads, flyers, sales calls, website ads etc. Nothing raises awareness for a business-like advertising. Go on door-to-door visits to inform homeowners about your business. You should also be aware of your methods of advertising. Unless your customer target is in a small clustered demographic, it is more advisable to go for smaller, plenty of adverts over one big one to give your outreach more legs

4. Conduct Surveys And Follow The Results. Surveys are a very effective way of measuring consumer patterns and behavior. Carrying out surveys before launching your business will allow you to know what customers look for in your type of product or service. Also, ask for feedback from consumers who do not patronize you. There are several problems to be solved for customers, and then offering solutions to these problems is a very effective way to win them over.

5. Use The Charm Offensive. Customers can be stubbornly loyal to their choices, so you will have to do a lot of convincing. To make a good impression on them, you should be willing to make a few sacrifices in short. Circulating free product samples and offering special offers on your products are effective ways of doing this to let them see the quality you offer. Add a personal touch, too, as this makes them feel important.

6. Make Use Of People Around You. Friends, family, and coworkers are a very effective way of spreading the word out on your venture. Encourage them by rewarding referrals to prospects. They can also help you test your product’s quality before putting them out on a large-scale basis.

7. Enter The Market With Competitive Prices. Choose a price level that is low enough for the short term but won’t harm your long-term profit aim. Customers love a bargain. If your product is good enough and at a lower price level than your competition, it will be much easier to reel them in.

Finally, after following all these steps, it is important to do a test run to see if you have genuinely won over the customers and see if you are good enough for mass production. Getting customer feedback can help you remove defects in your product or service before mass production.

We are delighted to announce that Searles Leisure Resort have now been awarded with the prestigious AA Holiday Centre of the Year award, which recognises the “very best caravan, camping, glamping and motorhome sites across the country”.

Based on guest reviews, and a secret visit by inspectors, the annual AA Caravan and Camping Awards are regarded as the highest distinction in the holiday parks industry. As overall winner in the Holiday Centre of the Year category, we are honoured to have won the award ahead of thousands of other holiday parks across the country.

THE BEST IN BRITAIN

Searles Leisure Resort is a family run holiday park and has been welcoming visitors to ‘Sunny Hunny’ for over 80 years. Thanks to the vision and hard work of four generations of the Searle family, a site which began life as a field for Hunstanton Beach donkeys to graze, is now one of the UK’s largest and best loved holiday centres.

Searles provides more than 800 holiday home and touring pitches, as well as luxury lodges available to buy, and many family-friendly activities, attractions and entertainment. Perfectly situated on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, Searles provides an unforgettable family holiday experience for visitors young and old.

Managing Director Paul Searles, the current custodian of the family business, summarises the Searles philosophy as one of:

“Continuous improvement and enhancing the guest experience. This is a business that never stands still and every year we want to offer something new to delight our visitors with improvements. Our business is making people and families happy”.

“A WORTHY WINNER”

In recognising Searles as the winner of the AA Holiday Centre of the Year award, the AA cited the “passion and hard work of four generations of the Searle family, and their quest for ever-rising standards,” they continued, “all the resort’s facilities are spotlessly clean, and there is a general feeling of pride from the friendly and hard-working staff.” The AA spokesperson concluded that “Searles is a very worthy winner”.

In receiving the award, Paul Searle was quick to pay tribute not just to the park, but to some 200 members of the local community who make up the workforce:

“Standards of customer service are an important criteria for these awards, so our team at Searles can take a major share of the credit for this achievement. So many of the reviews we receive from customers mention the great atmosphere here and delivering this is very much in the hands of our park team. We hope the publicity from this AA award will also benefit other local tourism businesses by putting the spotlight on north Norfolk as an amazing holiday destination.”

The AA Holiday Centre of the Year is the second major award won by Searles in recent months, following on from our recognition as the region’s perfect park destination in the holiday parks category of the Norfolk and Suffolk Tourism Awards 2018.

To book an unforgettable family holiday at the AA’s Holiday Centre of the Year, check out our special offers and book to get the best availability at the best price! Call 0808 109 9899 or Book Online.

Ensuring your employees are stable and positive in their jobs is essential in your role as a business owner or manager. More often than not, employees are not happy enough in their jobs because their employers don’t do enough for them. As time goes on, many business experts are setting the future state of employment and how businesses should be run. Keep reading to find out how you can deal with emotion at work as an employer.

Get expert help

When it comes to staff relations, it is important to seek some expert advice to ensure you are doing everything in the correct and legal way. For example, we recommend seeking the expertise of an employment law firm like the team at springhouselaw.com. Employment solicitors are able to help with a plethora of different things such as privacy policy, contract law as well as employee relations. With regards to emotion at work, employment solicitors can help you handle grievance, employment terms, redundancy and contract termination. It’s never fun to deal with these issues on your own as a business owner, so seeking expert advice will help lead you down the right track.

Offer great training

To keep your employees comfortable within their employment, you should do all you can to offer an excellent training program. It can become very difficult for employees to settle into their roles and be happy when working if they do not know the intricacies of their job. Therefore, if you develop and provide outstanding training and support, this will help them in turn. There is nothing worse than showing up at a job every day, not being entirely sure of how it works or how to do it. Make things comfortable for your team and keep their emotions settled throughout their term of employment.

Provide mental health support

Thirdly, you can also deal with emotion at work by providing mental health support to your employees. This can be done by you or you can outsource mental health support and counselling services for them. Work can become all too overwhelming for many of us, and this is especially the case now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has hit. People are continuously worried about losing their jobs and falling through the net. Consistently remind your workers that their jobs are safe and don’t lie to them. Being fully transparent as a business owner is what your employees want.

Allow flexible working

Many employees can become too overstimulated and stressed at work if they have too much on their plate in their personal lives. It is becoming more apparent as of late that not everyone can handle the usual nine to five schedule. This might be due to family commitments or due to general health and wellbeing. With this, we recommend that you offer flexible working hours for your employees if possible. This is also more attractive to applicants and people jump at the opportunity of being able to clock in hours when they can. Flexitime will allow your staff to handle stress more easily and work on their own terms.

Treat your employees with kindness

Lastly and perhaps one of the most important ways to handle emotions at work is to treat your employees with kindness. It truly means a lot to employees when their employers see them as a person instead of a worker. Yet again, others want to keep their private and working lives completely separate. With that being said, it doesn’t mean you can’t ask your team how their weekends were.

The airport. For most of us, it’s a busy, chaotic, stressful place to be. After the frustration of parking, getting through security and then finally boarding your flight, it’s no surprise you need a holiday.

For children, the airport can be just too much to take. With so much going on, the rich combination of holiday excitement and airport boredom hits fever pitch. That’s a recipe for disaster.

It doesn’t have to be that way. With a little preparation, you can turn the airport into a deserving start to your family getaway. Here are five ways to make life at the airport easier, and make the journey part of your adventure.

1. Pack some airport entertainment

Long before you leave, take some time to think about what your kids will need to stay entertained. From gadgets and portable video games to a good old-fashioned colouring book, let children get involved with packing their own hand luggage.

Of course, snacks are also an excellent addition to your packing. Just be sure to strike the balance between treats your kids will enjoy and an overdose of hyperactivity-inducing sugar.

2. Play games from the moment you arrive

It’s easy to think of airports as boring when you’re a grown-up. But just think of all the exciting things to see and explore around the airport from the perspective of your child.

Again, a little preparation goes a long way. You could make your own airport bingo cards with things to spot and tick off, or plan a scavenger hunt that takes you from the entrance right through to the gate. And if that kind of preparation isn’t your thing, a game like “I Spy…” never gets old.

3. Fast track your way through security

Even with the best of intentions, you’ll never make every moment of your time at the airport child-friendly. Security can often be challenging – a long, uneventful wait that leads to favourite toys being taken and scanned by scary-looking people in uniform.

Our best tip here is to get it over and done with. Most airports now offer fast track passes from as little as £3 per person, so you can skip the queue and go to the VIP lane instead. It’s a small price to pay for getting your trip off to the best possible start.

4. Don’t get to the gate until late

Other than security, the gate itself is probably the most boring, cramped space in any airport. There’s nothing worse than arriving early to the gate and already struggling to get a seat for your frustrated toddlers or teens.

When you arrive at the terminal, get a sense of how long it would take to get to the gate. Be aware that some gates are quite a distance away. Then, forget the gate until the last possible moment and, instead, explore the terminal itself.

At best, you’ll find children’s play areas, a choice of shops, and plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from. At worst, you’ll probably find a lot more seating and space for your little ones to run around.

5. Look out for family-friendly services

Finally, always keep an eye out for signs that tell you about airport services, or speak to a member of staff when you arrive. A lot of airports go the extra mile to make things easier when travelling with children.

In particular, we’ve made good use of valet parking and family parking spaces, as well as early check-in services. We’re also big fans of airports that let you take your pushchair right up to the gate, then hand it over for last-minute stowing on the plane.

It’s hard to imagine life before the internet. All the information you could ever need on any subject is just a few clicks away and, armed with all that information, it’s theoretically possible for us to become experts on just about anything.

It’s no surprise, then, that we’ve seen a sharp rise in DIY holiday planning, which is often seen as a way to cut costs.

Why, then, according to ABTA, do 45% of holidaymakers still prefer to use a travel company or agent? Even people in the tech-savvy 18-24 year old age bracket prefer to avoid DIY holidays, with 62% feeling more confident when booking through a travel professional.

The fact is that there’s still no denying the expertise, experience and level of access that travel consultants can offer – that even the best comparison websites can’t.

Real world expertise

A travel consultant is fully embedded in the world of holidays – planning and booking trips to dream destinations is something they love to do and it’s something that they have done countless times  – their experience is really second-to-none. It is so important to book your holiday with an ATOL protected company like Not Just Travel as this will provide you with protection if anything goes wrong. A travel consultant will also provide you with a personalised service where your every requirement is catered for. 

A dedicated travel consultant can tell you:

• Where the best travel deals can be found
• What different destinations are like at different times of year
• Unmissable sights and special events
• What other people really thought of their most recent holiday

It’s all information that can be used to guarantee an unforgettable experience at the right price – one that’s tailored to your tastes, expectations and requirements.

Ease and reassurance

From the most elaborate trips to those that are seemingly straightforward, a travel consultant can ensure you have a simple and successful holiday experience at each and every stage.

When holidaymakers trust a travel consultant to plan their holiday, it’s because they can be certain that every stop, visit and journey has been planned with military precision. Every potential complication has been considered, everything is taken care of and, if anything changes, your agent is just a phone call away.

A premium service – without the premium

Planning and booking your own holiday may seem like a more affordable option, but it’s often a false economy. For only slightly more, an experienced travel consultant can help you avoid the hidden costs of a holiday you may not have considered – from overpriced currency exchange to costly connections.

At the same time, travel consultants often have access to deals that simply aren’t available as an individual. At Not Just Travel, we have a buying power of more than £1 million every day, giving us a unique advantage when it comes to finding a holiday you’ll remember at a price you’ll love.

And finally, it’s a question of value. The right travel consultant won’t just give you the same old trip you could’ve picked up through a comparison website. It’s a tailor-made, one-of-a-kind holiday where everything is decided with your needs in mind – where every detail is considered and nothing is left to chance.

Get in touch to try the travel consultant experience for yourself, and see how we could create your perfect holiday.

BDH Tullford Director David Hutchins (far left) explains the history of the Norwich-based company, changes to the printing industry and what he’s most proud of.  Set The Scene, Tell Us About The Origins Of BDH Tullford. How Did It All Begin? My father had set up print departments for several government bodies and private companies in the past and was running the UEA print department when he decided that he wanted to do it on his own. I was only 17 but he asked me if I’d become a partner with him and my mother. The three of us set up WH Hutchins & Son in 1968 and we were the first instant-print shop in Norwich. Several years later, I got chatting to a good friend of mine Owen Fox, [Director James Fox’s father]. His printing business, BD Studios, also started trading in 1968. We slowly started working for each other and decided it would be a great idea to link the two companies together. That was around 1989. Unfortunately, before the two companies were integrated, Owen passed away. His two brothers remained in the business, along with the director Tony Hawkes, and BD&H was formed. In those days, WH Hutchins was doing a lot of lithoprint, while BD Studios specialised in screen printing. What Prompted The Company’s Move Towards Point-Of-Sale Materials? A very big customer of ours was a company called Tullford Marketing. They manufactured pavement signs and point-of-sale materials mainly for the ice-cream industry. The director wanted to sell the company so we bought it from him around the millennium. We were already printing the panels for the signage so we forged relationships with local engineering companies to manufacture the actual hardware. That relationship gave us the introduction we needed to all the big ice-cream companies, like Nestlé and Kelly’s Ice Cream. It was a lovely opportunity and it’s taken the business in a new direction, opening completely new markets for us. The first order was for 10,000 pavement signs for Nestlé. It was a baptism of fire to fulfil that order because they had to be distributed around the country. We took on extra staff and extra factory space to successfully complete the project and we still work with them to this day. The name BDH Tullford evolved from the merger of those three companies. How Has The Printing Industry Changed Since 1968? The print industry has changed enormously, especially in digital printing. Although we now specialise in large-format digital printing, we’ve always maintained our skills as screen printers. We’ve got long-serving staff here who are very skilful at it and that complements what we do as digital printers. We can do some quite unusual things that other companies can’t do. For instance, some publishers want images printed on the spines or fore-edges of books. That’s quite a specialist process and, as screen printers, we can actually do that for them. Also, it means we can print onto pre-formed machine panels. While it’s a very old process, it’s a skill we wouldn’t want to lose because it enhances our services. It gives us lots of versatility.  What Are You Most Proud Of In The Company’s History? That BDH Tullford is still a family firm. It’s quite pleasing that we have staff who have been with us for more than 30 years and have moved with us. Several of them are coming up to retirement age and I’m proud of their loyalty.    Read the full interview on the BDH Tullford website.